The NFDC’s London & Southern region did itself proud on Saturday night.
Under normal circumstances, even the most demolition-related social event would fail to make the pages of DemolitionNews. However, Saturday night’s National Federation of Demolition Contractors’ London & Southern Counties region Xmas Ball, held at the prestigious Royal Lancaster Hotel in London’s West End, certainly merits a mention.
Organised by L&SC regional chairman Martin Wilson, Nikola Oakey and the team at Lawson Group, the event attracted more than 400 people for what was a great mix of old-style soul music, marching band pomp and ceremony, excellent food and more than a drop or two of alcohol (well, at least those that hadn’t drawn the short straw as nominated driver!)
Through some bizarre quirk of planning, DemolitionNews found itself on a table hosted by NFDC president David Darsey and his lovely wife Sarah, and sat beside the new IDE president John Woodward and his equally lovely wife Jill.
A variety of raffles and charity auctions raised well over £20,000 for Martin Wilson’s nominated charity – Help for Heroes, and ensured that the evening was as generous as it was enjoyable.
So, heartfelt congratulations to Martin Wilson, Nikola Oakey and everyone else involved in the planning and execution of a fabulous night.
